With recent soaring temperatures you may be surprised to learn Colorado has an outdoor ice rink where you can skate or ride bumper cars. Idaho Springs’ Frozen Fire Rink is the coolest place to play hockey, practice your skating tricks or slide and bump your way to fun all while surrounded by our Rocky Mountains.
Of course, the rink is synthetic — but you guessed that. It’s open for everyone and anyone for some family fun. And the historic mining town of Idaho Springs is just a short, but oh-so-pretty drive from Denver.
Source: Frozen Fire
The rink is reasonably priced.
Skate Tickets (60-minute sessions, includes skate rental):
1 Person — $7
2 People — $12
4 People — $25
Ice Bumper Cars (15-minute rides, must be 48” or taller to ride):
$10 per ride
Hours and days of operation vary, so check the website for a full schedule. Advanced registration is recommended.
Here’s a Groupon we found that saves you up to 36% off skating if you buy a package for two or four people.
Source: Frozen Fire
There are some upcoming events that offer additional savings.
Summer Family Days at the Rink
Saturday, June 26 & August 28
In addition to skating and bumper cars, the rink will also have its fields open for kite flying, games, and just plain old running around.
Skate tickets are $5 per person. Bumper Car rides are $10.
Beau Jo’s food truck is on site from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and there’s live music from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Christmas in July
Saturday, July 24
Who says Christmas only comes once a year? Visitors can enjoy a day of snowball fights (color bombs and bubbles), cookie decorating, photos with Santa, skating, bumper cars, food, drink, live music and local vendors.
Skate tickets are $5 per person and bump car rides are $10.
The Frozen Fire Rink is located at the Idaho Springs Sports Complex, 101 East Idaho Springs Rd.